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GAC UK Transport and Installations

DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT

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01 Apr 2025 at 12:35

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has awarded a contract titled "GAC UK Transport and Installations", related to recreational, cultural and sporting services. The procurement process followed a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The awarded supplier, Crown Fine Art Ltd, will provide transport and installation services for the Government Art Collection (GAC). The contract period is from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026, and services will be delivered in London, specifically at the address SW1A 2BQ.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialised in transport and installation services within the arts and culture sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to apply for similar opportunities, as this tender demonstrates DCMS's commitment to sourcing from diverse suppliers. Companies capable of offering high-quality service tailored to the needs of cultural and recreational projects stand to benefit significantly, potentially securing more contracts within the government framework.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GAC UK Transport and Installations

Notice Description

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) requires a supplier to provide transport and installation services for the Government Art Collection (GAC).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2dc9e848-84e7-407e-ae1b-fb87a66c8b72
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f23a34b9-5637-4594-8ed4-3504b55fb7d6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£85,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£85,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT
Contact Name
DCMS Commercial
Contact Email
commercial@dcms.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2BQ
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CROWN FINE ART

Further Information

Notice Documents

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